From the Principal MAY

23RD CADBURY CHOCOLATE DRIVE

28TH HOUSE ATHLETICS

29TH TENNIS INCURSION

31ST BIGGEST MORNING TEA

JUNE

1ST Y3/4 HISTORY EXCURSION

4TH ASSEMBLY

5TH TENNIS INCURSION

11TH QUEENS BIRTHDAY HOLIDAY

12TH TENNIS INCURSION

15TH WINTER SPORTS DAY Y3-6

18TH SCHOOL COUNCIL

23RD NATIONAL SIMULTANEOUS STORY

             TIME

25TH ASSEMBLY

29TH ASSEMBLY 1.45PM

29TH DISMISSAL 2.30PM 

CURRICULUM DAYS

TERM 3 - JULY 16TH

TERM 4 - OCTOBER 8TH

TERM DATES

TERM 1 - 1 FEBRUARY TO 29 MARCH

TERM 2 - 16 APRIL TO 29 JUNE

TERM 3 - 16 JULY TO 21 SEPTEMBER

TERM 4 - 8 OCTOBER TO 21 DECEMBER

Assessment at PPS

Important Dates

Parkmore Primary School May 24 2018

Term 2 Edition No. 3

The Parkmore

Pulse

Last week NAPLAN ran smoothly thanks to the establishment of a calmand balanced learning environment. Students were focussed andenergised and were ‘positively primed’ thanks to Mrs Baucke! Otherassessments are also currently taking place to support teacherjudgements for upcoming semester reports. Assessment is an ongoingprocess at Parkmore as we continuously track student progress andidentify learning needs and adjust teaching appropriately. On June 14students in years 3 to 6 will undertake the University of New SouthWales Writing test to interrogate our Writing data and instruction.Parents and students will also receive a report on this test. In keepingwith our strengths based focus it is important parents focus on a child’ssuccesses and harness these to build their learning resilience and(consequent) growth.

Student-Led Conferences and Semester One Reports

Once again Parkmore will run Student-led conferences across theschool in weeks 10 and 11. Junior school will run this as an openafternoon and students from Years 3 to 6 will have a 15 minuteindividual conference. We have found the process beneficial for ourstudents as they take increasing ownership of their learning and havethe opportunity to articulate and celebrate their learning development. A note with more information regarding the conferences and semesterone reports will be sent home next week.

Baby BoyCongratulations to

Gemma K's family whohave a new baby boy.

Welcome Sebastion.

Principal's Comments

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Professional Learning at Parkmore P.S Parkmore Primary has recently excelled in its educational leadership as educators fromnear and far visit the school to learn more about our excellent and innovative practices thatare showing amazing and growing results. In the first week of term two Mrs Bauckehosted a contingent from a number of schools and universities in Hong Kong. Our visitorswere in Melbourne following the PESA (Positive Education in Schools Association)conference at Geelong Grammar (at which we presented a workshop). Our visitors sharedwith Adrienne how impressed they were with our school and were captured by how wellour students spoke during presentations and classroom visits. Also, last fortnight MrsGilbert presented a workshop on Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationshipscurriculum to a number of staff from our Respectful Relationships Partner Schools. It wasa very engaging session and participants were impressed with the depth of learning thestudents demonstrated. Another example of Parkmore leading the way for our localschools and networks. Last week, Mr McIntosh and Mrs Baucke both delivered workshopsto teachers from the ‘Riversdale’ network (all government schools in Boorondara andWhitehorse). Both workshops were well received and we are most grateful to have such astrong group of teachers leading not only our school but also our system so all childrencan flourish.

PFA Parkmore Parents and Friends Association is going from strength to strength. Recentevents include Bunnings BBQ (Helen Gunther) and Mother’s Day stall (Kathryn Hay). SueCrawford continues to manage the publication of the fortnightly newsletter and has starteda monthly book group. Mel Plaw manages the student banking program and Erin Oxleecoordinates Book Club. Walking group meets weekly and a footy tipping competition is infull swing. As is often reported, parent engagement in learning is known to lead toimproved outcomes for students of all ages. Parents play an essential role as the firsteducators of children, and ongoing, active engagement of parents, families andcommunities has a major impact on a child’s success at school. I encourage all families tocontribute in any way they can. Please contact Helen or Sue to find out more!

Principal's Comments

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Year 5 and 6 Camp We farewelled our happy campers on a chilly Monday morning this week. They arrived safelyin beautiful (and even colder) Beechworth in the early afternoon. The Class Dojo picturesshow happy and excited children enjoying the beauty and history of our fantastic State ofVictoria.

In partnership,

Saraid Doherty PRINCIPAL

Change to Student Free Day This week School Council ratified a change to the Student Free Days for 2018. The change isfrom October 8 to September 21 (last day of term 3). This change is to accommodate ForestHill College our Visible Wellbeing Partner School (focus of this curriculum day). This changedoes not affect the first day of term 3, July 16, - which remains a student free day. Apologies ifthis disrupts family schedules.

Bell trial We are trialling removing the bell sounding. Music will still play for transitions. Your feedbackfollowing (end of term) or during the trial is welcomed.

Congratulations Lowe Family! To encourage timely submission of parent payments for learning resources we held a draw fora $100 dollar Gold Class Cinema Voucher. Congratulations to the Lowe family for receivingthis reward this year.

School Captains Report

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School Captains Report

We're at Camp in Beechworth!

We'll tell you all about it in the next Newsletter.

Mia and Ryker School Captains

Home Group 3/4

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Performing Arts & Sport

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Musician of the WeekBeing an audience member at Hamer Hall is something to lookforward to, for Amy, this visit to one of Melbourne's mostesteemed venues was particularly exciting.

As part of the North-Eastern Victoria Region Youth (NEVR) sheperformed at the Tributes Concert, playing violin amongst some ofMelbourne's best upcoming young musicians.  

"It felt very exciting and fun to play the violin at Hamer Hall.  Imet new friends and I want to make the best out of my violinplaying".

This really is just the start for Amy, we at Parkmore are lookingforward to seeing how her music grows to all new heights.

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Student of the Week & Birthdays

Student of the Week - 30th AprilP/1A - Theo P for Teamwork P/1B - Emily Q for Humour 2A - Asha E for Love of Learning 3/4A - Ella P for Perseverence 3/4B -  Violet A for Hope 5/6A - Faith C for Perseverence 5/6B - Vishant S for Leadership

May Birthdays 26th Lucas G

June Birthdays 2nd George J 4th Holly C

5th Bayley S 8th Alex F

15th Tiana G 15th Maddie G 16th Harry F 24th Brian T 25th Jason Li

 27th Jasmine C 28th Cayla T

School Banking

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On Monday June 4th from 8.40am ourSchool Banking Specialist will hold aninformation morning for parents who

would like to know more about SchoolBanking. Please come along if you

have any questions.

A reminder that all bankers who bank 3times or more before the end of term willreceive a mystery reward at the end of

term assembly.

Parents and Friends Notices

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Parents and Friends Notice BoardCheck out our noticeboard, it has information regarding all upcoming events, regular activities and our fundraising goals.

   You can now purchase your 2018/19 Entertainment Book or Digital Membership! Not only will you receive 25 to 50% off and 2-for-1 offers for the best restaurants, hotels and attractions in your area but our school receives $15 for every membership sold.      A display book is available at the front office if you wish to see what the offers are. Refer to the Flexibuzz post for purchasing options.

Our annual CadburyChocolate fundraising driveis underway.  If you haven'treceived your box please askat the office.

Cadbury Chocolate Drive

Entertainment Books

Next P&F MeetingWednesday 25th July

7.30pm Staff Room All welcome

Book GroupCurrently Reading:

Next Meeting Tuesday 19th June

8pm in the Staff Room

Refreshments supplied

ALL WELCOME

Dough raisersBakers Delight BrentfordSquare will donate cashback to our school forevery loaf of breadpurchased from them. Sonext time you're in therelet them know you're fromParkmore Primary School!

Big Child Care

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Community Noticeboard